Churches of Goa

Q. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is popular for the body of ______ placed inside the church.

1. St. Thomas
2. St. Francis Xavier
3. St. Gonsalo Garcia
4. St. Joseph

Q. Assertion [A]: The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier in the Basilica of Bom Jesus is a miraculous phenomenon and attracts people from all over the world.

Reason [R]: While moving the body to Goa, the embalmed body of the saint was found to be as fresh as the day it was buried.

Read the above given statements carefully and select the option that is true.

1. Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true. R is the incorrect explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. Both A and R are false.

Q. After the Portuguese invaded parts of India. they made Diu their capital, leading to the establishment of several churches in Diu.

1. True
2. False